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V120 DMH

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 DMH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 121,094 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 121,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 114,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,032 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 109,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,166 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,166 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021
Pass 8 Jul 2020
Pass 8 Jul 2019
Fail 8 Jul 2019

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018
Pass 10 Jul 2017
Pass 5 Jul 2016

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015
Pass 2 Jul 2014
Pass 28 Jun 2013
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,959 miles

o/s front and n/s front tyre slite worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011
Fail 14 Jul 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both rear tyres side walls perishing

advise wipers starting to smear

front discs are lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2009
Fail 25 Aug 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise engine has a oil leak

advsie wiper blade starting to smear

window washers n/s/f part blocked

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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V120 DMH is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V120 DMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V120 DMH registered?

V120 DMH is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V120 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V120 DMH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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